Long Range Transportation Plan Update Kick-off

September 2017

• Measure M sets the stage for a new, innovative LRTP because of its transformative scope and 40-year horizon

• Measure M established a new baseline from which to plan and program

• Adapt to ongoing population, demographic, employment, economic and fiscal changes

• Address evolving priorities

• Now is the time for Metro to be comprehensive and innovative

Why Does the LRTP Need an Update?

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Modular approach:

• Flexible and differentiated, recognizing that agency staff, external partners and communities have varying levels of interests and responsibilities

• Allows for interim deliverables during update process

Approaches to the Update: It’s Modular

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Dynamic approach:

• Will deliberately create areas of overlap between standalone modules to reinforce continuous integration and comprehensiveness

• While also allowing for the plan to address a continuum of timing milestones to be adaptable in meeting near term and long range needs

Approaches to the Update: It’s Dynamic

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Comprehensive approach:

• Will integrate and strengthen connections between existing plans and programs into the LRTP comprehensively and add new features to fill in gaps or provide for new wants

• Thoroughly addresses stakeholders and partners

• Federal requirements must be met

• County gets a quality, comprehensive plan

Approaches to the Update: It’s Comprehensive

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A Modular Continuum

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Interactive Modules

Preparation:concurrent and

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Outcome: interdependent and reinforcing

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Modules

And More: A New Strategic Plan

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Metro Strategic Plan

Performance Metrics

Long Range Transportation

Plan

Performance Metrics

VisionGoals

PoliciesPriorities

• Advisory group accountable to the Board of Directors

• Help guide the LRTP Update process by:

‒ Identifying, focusing and clarifying topics

‒ Providing input on options

‒ Suggesting priorities

• Promote public/stakeholder engagement

PAC’s Role in the LRTP Update

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Summary Work Plan, Key Deliverables and Schedule

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PERIOD BOARD DELIVERABLES & MILESTONES

Fall 2017 Introduction to LRTP Update and project work plan Public Participation Plan

Winter 2018 Draft Orientation and Context module POTENTIAL BOARD WORKSHOP: visioning session

Spring 2018 Topical policy papers Draft Vision module ACTION: Short Range Transportation Plan

Summer 2018 Draft Baseline Understanding module

Fall 2018 Draft Values Framework module

Winter 2019 Thematic scenario concepts (fiscally constrained variations of the investment and financial plans)

Spring 2019 Preferred scenario Draft Transportation Network and Management Plan module

Summer 2019 Preferred scenario modeling results Draft Implementing the Plan module

Fall 2019 Financial plan Draft Enduring Relevance module

Winter 2020 ACTION: Final LRTP

Discussion & Questions

LRTP Update Initiated!

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